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A "HAPPY" Car
Seaspriter, 10/02/2024
1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate 4dr Wagon
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I owned a 1993 Roadmaster Wagon with 140,000 miles that ran wonderfully until it was flooded in a Hurricane. In 2024 I replaced it with the 1996 model and was quite surprised how much better the '96 performed. For a 28 year old car with only 55,000 miles, it has stood the test of time. The interior (which some reviewers years ago had maligned) has held up beautifully. The Corvette engine is a knock-out and the transmission is smooth as silk. Burns no oil. The leather is still smooth and supple, just like it was new. AC is still cold -- but did need a recharge after sitting in the former owner's garage for 2 years. Mine has the Gran Touring Suspension, which makes this car navigate corners better than most smaller cars -- it's quick and nimble. The original wood decals are still in excellent condition. I paid a premium price for this car in 2024, and it's worth every penny -- there is nothing on the road that compares today. If this car were new, it's sticker price (considering CPI inflators) would be over $75,000. These cars are super-reliable, not expensive to repair, and their value goes UP every year -- keep it well maintained and it will last a lifetime. There's one other bonus: everytime I drive the car, someone comes up to me in the parking lot or gas station and complements the car. The most common comment is "This car makes me feel happy!" I've owned some really great cars in my life, but never before had they made people smile!
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HEAVY CRUISER
max38, 07/02/2002
1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Where else on the planet can you find such a versitile car like this... without going broke ? Full perimiter frame, power to spare, an ungodly towing capacity, all the creature comforts... and the damn things just don't die ! Great for family or formal.
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Big Car--Good Gas Milage--sleepr!
Dan Bower, 07/11/2006
1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate 4dr Wagon
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This big fast car gets around 17 mpg around town and 24 on the highway. Leather interior is luxurious, durable, and the air conditioning is so cold it'll make your teeth hurt. The last year for the Roadmaster is first year for this 4L60E trans--bad combonation! Other than wrestling the trans problem to the ground, owning this agile pachaderm is fun and keeps the miles off the new iron, which is leased. I will not hestitate to get another one of these after this one answers the dispatcher of That Great Junk Yard In The Sky---but next time a low-mile kitty from, say, Palm Beach or Clearwater.
Roadmaster Raves
kevallen, 03/05/2003
1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought the car to fill my expanding family needs. Fits the bill perfectly as a safe reliable and powerful car with excellent long distance travel comfort.
If your over 6' tall don't buy this car!
Mojowill, 10/08/2002
1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate 4dr Wagon
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
This car is a grocery getting rocket with power to spare. Ufortunately it was designed by and for the 7 dwarfs. Anybody who is over 6 feet tall will be VERY VERY VERY uncomforable in this car. The rear seat is all right but the front passenger seat is unbearable! Shame on you GM!